Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough
GoodSacramento County, California · 0.1 MI E of Howe Ave · Structure no. 24C0356
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,637
- 2008 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough in Sacramento County, California. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the California average of 54.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,637 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,949 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough carry?
About 4,637 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Cottage Way over Chicken Ranch Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.